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Bucs traded up with to select LSU OLB Kwon Alexander with the No. 124 overall pick in the 2015 draft.

Alexander (6'1/227) made 23 starts for LSU, compiling 15 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles. He was a second-team All-SEC pick in 2014. Alexander ran the fastest forty time (4.55) among linebackers at the Combine and projects as a run-and-hit weak-side prospect in the Bucs' 4-3 defense. He figures to open his career covering kicks on special teams. Sat, May 2, 2015 01:19:00 PM

The 49ers have "strong interest" in LSU LB Kwon Alexander and RB Terrence Magee, according to Eric Branch.

It is worth pointing out the 49ers' new WR coach, Adam Henry, previously worked in the same position for LSU. Alexander is a run a chase linebacker with wasted movement and Magee is an undersized, determined running back who can make an impact on passing downs. Both are third day picks. Thu, Apr 16, 2015 12:49:00 PM

"Alexander's lack of instincts were ill-suited in the box, as he was too easily confused by the misdirection of offenses he faced. He's an outside 'backer with a chance to become a starter in a 4-3 defense. He can come in and play on special teams right away," Zierlein wrote. For those reasons, Zierlein likens Alexander to Dekoda Watson. At the combine, the 6-foot-2, 215-pound Alexander (90 tackles in 2014) ran the fastest 40-yard dash amongst linebackers with a 4.55 time. "He's got the play speed you want and he will step in and be a core special-teamer, too. What you don't love is his height and lack of length. When you dig around on him you find out that he has high character and that he's good in the locker room," said an NFC director of college scouting. Sun, Mar 29, 2015 07:08:00 PM

LSU LB Kwon Alexander "looks great chasing down opponents with his quickness, which he uses to overcome shortcomings in size, strength as well as average read-and-react instincts," observed NFLDraftScout.com's Frank Cooney.

"Alexander made a statement with quickness that takes him sideline-to-sideline, although he needs to control himself and avoid overrunning plays," Cooney wrote. Alexander believes he can play on either the inside or outside, and has experience doing both from his days at LSU. "He will need to improve to be consistently productive in the NFL," Cooney wrote. At the combine, the 6-foot-2, 215-pound Alexander ran the fastest 40-yard dash amongst linebackers with a 4.55 time. Sun, Mar 22, 2015 07:00:00 PM